Hudson Valley Gamer Con Has Gone Virtual!

To get ready for our blowout event in April 2021, sharpen your skills from home and compete for prizes in this virtual event on September 12th and 13th.

Gaming Insomniacs will host virtual tournaments with thousands in prizes!

Compete4Ever will host virtual tournaments in Madden 21 and NBA2k 21.

Hear from industry experts, learn how to get recruited to play esports, and learn key tips to maintain your mental and physical health while gaming in our panel series.

Panel Schedule: Saturday, September 12th: 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2:0pm - all on Facebook Live!

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO WATCH AND ENTER!  GET YOUR GAMING ON!

Need Help?

If there is anything we can do prior to the tournament and while you are here, please contact Debby Goedeke, Convention Services Manager at 1-800-258-3582 x 100. Enjoy your stay and come back soon!

Meet Up With Other Gamers

Hudson Valley Gamer Con is the Northeast’s largest collegiate esports event to date. It is expected to draw hundreds of gaming fans to the region as well as local esports enthusiasts.

Be sure to check out www.meetup.com and see some of the gaming groups that are established right here in the capital region. 

Free Trolley Service in Downtown Albany 

While you are in downtown Albany be sure to take advantage of the Capital City Trolley. This free trolley service will operate every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 5:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., bringing residents and tourists alike to popular restaurants and attractions downtown, such as: Times Union Center, Albany Capital Center, Lark Street, Palace Theatre, hotels, and much more! Click here for route information and download the free Cityfinder App by Transfinder, to track the trolley from your phone! Thank you to our partners at Capital District Transportation Authority and our community partners for providing this complimentary transportation!

Hudson Valley GamerCon Discounted Hotel Sleeping Rooms 

(COMING SOON) 

In the meantime, click here to look at hotels in Albany County.

What is There To Do in This 400-Year-Old City?

Downtown Albany Attractions 

Welcome to Albany, the Capital City of New York State!  We hope you will have time to explore our beautiful 400-year-old city.  Albany's history combined with our rich Dutch architecture tell an important American story.  

Downtown Albany is home to the New York State Museum, one of the country's largest with a September 11 exhibit and a working carousel on the 4th floor.  The Albany Institute of History & Art is home to "Albany's Mummies" and was founded in 1791.  The Corning Tower Observation Deck at the Empire State Plaza is where you not only get a bird's eye view of Albany but also three mountain ranges - the Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Catskills.   
 

The Discover Albany Visitors Center offers visitors access to information seven days a week.  The knowledgeable staff can answer visitor inquiries and they are well stocked with travel brochures about New York's Capital Region.

The Visitors Center is also home to the USS Albany Exhibit, an exhibit dedicated to preserving the National Heritage of the City of Albany and to honor all those who proudly served aboard ships named after the capital city of New York State. Experience the rich history of the USS Albany ships starting in 1846 to the current day. Come walk through history and view memorabilia!

Lark Street 

Located just a short walk from downtown Albany's business district is Lark Street, often referred to as the "Greenwich Village" of the Capital Region. With countless restaurants, cafes, art galleries, boutiques and more, Lark Street is reminiscent of the great and colorful neighborhoods of Manhattan. For more information on dining and shopping on Lark Street, please click here.

Downtown Albany Area Information 

Wolf Road

On Wolf Road you will find many options for shopping and dining, including over 40 restaurants and the Colonie Center Shopping Mall featuring L.L. Bean, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Christmas Tree Shops, Sephora, Regal Cinemas Stadium 13 and more.

Wolf Road Area Information 

Hot Spots to Eat, Drink and Repeat 

Useful Links

Listed below are several useful links that will provide you with additional tournament information as well as information regarding services, shopping, and dining in the Capital Region.

 Albany Attractions
 Albany Calendar of Events
 Downtown Albany Parking Information
 Downtown Albany Map/Dining Options
 Wolf Road Map/Dining Options

Shopping Information
 Colonie Center Mall
 Crossgates Mall
 Stuyvesant Plaza

Travel Information
 Albany International Airport
 Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
 Driving Directions
 Megabus